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Salisbury Mills, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Salisbury Mills is a small town in New York with a population of 279. Residents earn $170,451 per year, which is 127% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
279 Population 558/sq mi density
$170,451 Median Income $54,254 per capita
$559,000 Home Value $547,395 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$170,451 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$559,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $170,451
127% higher than US avg
Home Value $559,000
98% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.3%
55% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.9%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Salisbury Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population279
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female36% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 53%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$170,451
Per Capita$54,254
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$27,748M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$559,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$547,395
Housing Units87
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity28.9%
Uninsured6.7%
Smoking9.5%
Depression18.4%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation353 ft (108 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries19

Is Salisbury Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Salisbury Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Salisbury Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Salisbury Mills is $170,451, which is significantly higher than the national average — 127% above $75,149. This places Salisbury Mills among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Salisbury Mills is $559,000, making it a premium housing market at 98% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Salisbury Mills is a highly educated community — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Salisbury Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Salisbury Mills has a population of 279 with a density of 558 people per square mile. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53%), with 12.9% Black.

Population

279
Total Population
558
People / sq mi
50.2yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.5%
Female 64.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Salisbury Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Salisbury Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Salisbury Mills is $170,451, which is 127% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Salisbury Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$170,451
127% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,254
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$84,610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,900
County GDP$27,748M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,008
Healthcare994
Retail1,572
Manufacturing312

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone96.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Salisbury Mills is $559,000, 98% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $547,395.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$559,000
98% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$547,395

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$227
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units87
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Rate1.85%
In Salisbury Mills, 28.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.7% of residents lack health insurance. 9.5% are current smokers. 18.4% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Salisbury Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.9%
10% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.5%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.5%
32% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Uninsured6.7%
22% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,498
Dentists1:1,503
Mental Health1:355
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits71.2%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access78.5%
Healthcare Facilities994
Salisbury Mills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation353 ft (108 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates41.4323°N, 74.1063°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.4-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.2%
D 45.8%

Winner: Republican by 8.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.3%
55% above US avg
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+15.3%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density558/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities994
Restaurants1,008
Retail Stores1,572

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone96.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.7%

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